42.08% is the change from 499 to 709
Calculation steps:
[( 709 - 499 ) ÷ 499] x 100 = 42.08%
Formula
Percentage change = [(709 - 499) / 499] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
709 - 499 = 210
210 ÷ 499 = 0.42084168336673344
0.42084168336673344 x 100 = 42.08%